Steven Adams Still Can't Believe Klay Thompson's Insane Game 6 | Thunder vs. Warriors 2016 Playoffs

Steven Adams (The New Orleans Pelicans) discusses the amazing 2016 NBA Playoff series between The Oklahoma City Thunder vs. The Golden State Warriors. He specifically won't ever forget the Klay Thompson game 6 performance, scoring 41 points and saving The Warriors' season and how he wishes the team could've run it back.
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[@scottiemccarthy896]

"We were so close let's run it back" KD has left chat..

[@Sstoneisawesome13]

they were “so close” for like 8 years and that was the last straw. they’d literally been to the nba finals already

[@PepeAgain1025]

@@Sstoneisawesome13 not 3-1 against the best team in NBA tho.... Legit if they get past them they had a championship bc they were gonna beat whoever they matched up with for sure

[@Howdidhenotseeme]

@@PepeAgain1025 No guarantee whatsoever that they beat the Cavs that year lol. But they certainly had a great chance

[@Ashish-xm9ol]

Nah if the same injuries happen it’s they deffo win it all Delly couldn’t mess with Russ like he could with Steph

[@lorenzoidrogo8918]

@@Ashish-xm9ol delly barely even played jn the 2016 finals

[@hackman88]

The 2015 and 2016 Warriors rivalries with Rockets, Thunder and Cavs was great basketball.

[@brendangilmartin4002]

Heat?

[@hackman88]

@@brendangilmartin4002 Sorry meant to say Rockets

[@brendangilmartin4002]

@@hackman88 okay that makes a lot more sense 😂😂

[@david23636]

Watching the warriors and rockets series even when KD was there was so entertaining. Like the first year Cp3 was in Houston and they went to a game 7. Man that was fun to watch, I still believe if cp3 wasn’t injured that series. The rockets would have won theres just no way

[@david23636]

@Samuel Astic yous a 🤡🤡

[@jowen23]

Steven Adams experienced it again tonight. #Game6Klay

[@Seriouslydave]

Hate this

[@iwoaf]

every Warriors fan respect Adams though

[@youtubeshypocrisy]

@@iwoaf Steven adams is a class act. That’s why warriors fans respect him because the warriors are a very classy organization. Reminds me of the Tim Duncan Spurs era

[@Brooklyncameraclub]

Klay is a legend. He’s got so many signature games under his belt.

[@AR-rn8ok]

When the fans name you game 6 klay, and they expect u to come in and hit 40-50 in the playoffs, it’s legit. But when you name yourself playoff p and can’t perform, it’s just sad.

[@kingfadal4711]

@@AR-rn8ok ur sad Who brang that up

[@leg_splayer5405]

@@AR-rn8ok I mean i did pretty good this post season ngl

[@mateussantos1549]

But NBA picked Lilard and AD over Klay on the top 75. That was dirty.

[@MrBacon-ou1kw]

@@mateussantos1549 huh? they are both significantly better than klay why are u even arguing that lmao

[@sunnylusburner8108]

We need a Klay podcast

[@ianthuo9227]

Fo shooooo!!!

[@yoced8213]

Hey guys.... my names Klay. *awkward smile*

[@sirhoopalot1125]

Its too soon

[@blackhollywood371]

@@yoced8213 LMAOAOAOAOO

[@sandman589]

Just follow him on ig

[@EcdsKO1323O]

People don't give enough credit to Klay for single-handedly saving the Warriors playoff run. Not only in Game 6 but he was lighting it up when the Warriors needed every single bucket from him.

[@ezufranzgrote5128]

As a warriors fan, can the warriors trade for Steven adams? Him and Klay would be a hilarious dynamic hahaha

[@notaidandobbins]

we need him rn considering our tallest active player is 6’7 😭

[@ezufranzgrote5128]

@@notaidandobbins it sure would help 😅 unfortunately he is to expensive..

[@michaeldesanta7746]

Wiseman coming back soon right?

[@ezufranzgrote5128]

@@michaeldesanta7746 yeah I think next week, so he is not playing today against Brooklyn

[@notaidandobbins]

@@michaeldesanta7746 another 7 days i believe

[@willisbarrett2035]

It really was amazing to watch. Almost every 3 he had a hand in is face. The turn around jumper on the wing, or that dagger in Rus' face. He was cold blooded that night.

[@AR-rn8ok]

Klay cold blooded.

[@johndone8045]

Theres really nothing better a defender can do against a real life aim hack on player lol

[@mattdotts]

Jaw was literally on the floor seeing klay drill 3 after 3 in game 6

[@SeeingCoolPlaces]

a) how long is your jaw or b) why were you in pushup position watching the game

[@johnkttraining]

@@SeeingCoolPlaces I want to know the answer to these questions too

[@firstkrnearl]

I watched this with all my boys in Vegas at the MGM and was screaming cuz all of us cashed out

[@michaellouis-jean1486]

Too bad he couldn’t do that against the Cavs in the finals 🤣🤣🤣

[@Unbelot]

@@SeeingCoolPlaces Jj Jj bb bc b Ng

[@jasonwiercinski5250]

There isn't another player in the NBA that can get as hot in a game as Klay. Not even Steph.

[@vincepatrickmendoza9106]

nah bro

[@bennettshelton1867]

cap

[@donaldrailedurmom6264]

@@bennettshelton1867 who can? Who in the current nba can score 37 in a quarter off of the 3’s and layups? And going 10/10 from 3?

[@christianjames3316]

Idk Steph has video game mode a lot, turns into the human torch. They are close

[@kronicclaps3579]

From three aure

[@thespeedster7700]

I miss 2016 🤧

[@Micisme86]

Very eventful year in the NBA for sure

[@yourboytg5318]

It was great NBA year but great year in general

[@sulwhale3171]

@@yourboytg5318 meh

[@masterroshimagazines4354]

2k16 was a banger

[@nicholasleventis8875]

@@sulwhale3171 one of the best nba seasons ever

[@adimihir]

1:30 Steven Adams lol. KD crushed your dreams of running it back.

[@wiltchamberlaingodofnba2072]

KD u mean snake cup cake who never did nothing in career ???

[@wiltchamberlaingodofnba2072]

@Edwin Younes YEP HE LOST TO TONY ALLEN. I DONT COUNT ANYTHING BESIDE THAT.

[@wiltchamberlaingodofnba2072]

@AK KD REALLY MORON, JKABBAR IS 7'2 AND 35 OLD WILT WON VS JABBAR 1972. SHOW ME JORDAN RING VS JABBAR.

[@wiltchamberlaingodofnba2072]

TONY ALLEN >>> DURANT TILL HE BEAT TONY ALONE ALONE, U CANT SPEAK HERE

[@kronicclaps3579]

@AK KD lmao what? He’s an nba player we aren’t. We r talking about legacy wise for basketball, his chips are meaningless.

[@maartenvz]

The one where his feet were misaligned and on the damn midcourt logo.

[@miketobeast15]

That man is different

[@guillcol6281]

This one really caught Westbrook offguard

[@chrisb1906]

He shot that with his left foot forward like a lefty, from like 28 feet

[@stephcurrytheg.o.a.t]

I'll never forget that one it was ridiculous

[@ItsYuhBoyyyy]

That's when you knew it was over

[@NM-ev7pu]

This game was crazy. Everybody talks about Klay and his 11/18 from deep, 41 points. Curry also hit 6/14 threes, 10 rebounds and 9 assists. One of the best games I have ever seen.

[@guts8916]

I’ll never forget that game. Just proves curry and Thompson are one of the greatest duos it’s just a shame he’s injured rn.

[@Akaya7777]

And Curry was playing on one knee for half of those playoffs.

[@myweirdsecondchannelwithap9070]

Klay just went 8/14 from three with 30 points in game 6.

[@NM-ev7pu]

@@myweirdsecondchannelwithap9070 And Adams was on the court again :D

[@bigtate1439]

Dude I want Adams to win one at some point...you can tell he puts his blood, sweat, and tears into winning. But he is also a good guy. He gives credit where it is due, but you can tell it still hurts for him when he wanted to win so badly.

[@RedEyesRobotics]

Damn, my mans said he still has flashbacks of Klay! Get well soon my guy, the game wants you back! :)

[@brotherdj777]

How do I get to heaven? Will my good deeds be measured against my bad deeds? Do I need to be a good person to go to heaven? How do I know if I'm good enough? Well the bible says no man is good, for all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God. So how do we get to heaven? Answer: By believing on Jesus Christ who took the punishment for our sin on the cross. There are no amount of good works we can do to achieve salvation because salvation is a free gift of God. We need to humble ourselves, realize we are sinners and that we need a savior. John 3:16 For God so loved the world that He gave his only son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.

[@scatlar2]

2016 when I got into watching nba and I was hoping for gsw to win but being from New Zealand I was also rooting for adams and the thunder, that game 6 was the first ever full game I watched on my day off from school. Needless to say being supporting gsw ever since. Klay was insane, something about his clutch performance inspired me to get into basketball. 2016 was a great year man 🤯🔥

[@joshuatownes5033]

“We all know how that went”😂🤣

[@toobasaurus23]

I met Steven Adams in NZ 2020. I'm an Aussie and I went up to him when he came into the bar. I said I was an Australian and a huge NBA fan. We chatted for minute then he asked me what my team was... I said the Golden State Warriors... he said playfully 'I get it!'. I said after "Let me buy a round of drinks for you and your party." He said "Mate, you dont have to do that!". "I insist!", I said. Sent a big round out to him and his friends and took a photo with him. I dont do social media so it was just for me. Much like everyone in the league says, he really is one of the nicest professional athletes you can ever come across.

[@Ontiming2023]

Us americans respect Adam’s bro ima blk guy we always talk about how tough this guy is I think he could deal with shaq dude is tough as idk what man all alpha genetics an he’s a cool guy

[@bossman632]

He got to witness Game 6 Klay in 2016 and 2022 lol.. Bet he had flashbacks last night

[@breyonnaleone6357]

Game 6 Klay did it again 2022!

[@deadlysilent9072]

I still wish we got another playoff series between them after 2016, main reason why I was annoyed with KD leaving

[@billpap.9669]

@@michaelkirschner6009 damn that'd be nasty. KD & prime healthy IT to go along with guys like Horford, Bradley, Crowder, Smart etc. with Brad Stevens as the head coach...they could have beaten the Cavs.

[@stanleyodoemenem8495]

@@billpap.9669 No doubt 🧐

[@philipojo332]

@@billpap.9669 gtf

[@cheerioss-9121]

@@billpap.9669 Bro there was so many places KD could’ve ended up and the teams would’ve been crazy good and still kept balance in the league, Celtics, Wizards with beal and wall, Blazers with Dame and CJ, clippers with Blake and CP, raptors with Lowry and Demar. There was just so many options

[@okcfanbutmostlyakdfan8304]

We would’ve got a playoff series in 2015 if Kd was healthy. I’m glad Kd left OKC looking back at it anyways he was starting to rack up injuries. So smart move

[@ohyeahitsthatoneguy]

I need to marathon this whole series

[@mel_mudkip23]

You won’t be disappointed

[@ohyeahitsthatoneguy]

@Rye Bread all the smoke is better than the Warriors OKC WCF series in 2016... Sure

[@AJ-cb1lw]

@Rye Bread 🤦🤦

[@autumnleaf2976]

@Rye Bread 🤦🏿‍♂️🤦🏿‍♂️

[@averywoolfe5809]

@Rye Bread there both good bruh

[@Narokx]

Game 6 Klay a GOAT

[@kamilmusalat]

“Just wanna break stuff I have to just working out otherwise I just lose my mind.” He is more than Aquaman 🤣

[@ChrisDodges123]

Ohhhhh sh*t I just realized Adams plays for the Grizzlies now! And experienced G6K again last night! 😄

[@edmarsh5708]

And Klay did it again!!!!

[@maxlarrydevera3609]

How I wish Adams to be part of gsw to win it.. He’s physicality & size can make him win championships with dub nation..

[@TheUndefeatedOfTheEast]

Adams needs to be on a contender, really cool dude and also a very solid player.

[@Strengthinnumbers-gv4pi]

Stephen adams got to see game 6 klay twice lol 😂

[@ragingsavage9059]

I’m so happy that was my first ever nba game attending live. And man Klay made it an historical one lol

[@erick.roberts9074]

Omg wow

[@AloisHitler-bl2fw]

People act like OKC really was bad but Klay and Curry was something else that year.

[@manicmondaypodcast8008]

Nah OKC stopped playing team ball and it became a competition between KD and WB on who was gonna get the credit for winning the series. They both played hero ball

[@okdok3742]

seriously though, that game 6 is arguably the greatest performance in a playoff game. the amount of clutch shots he made in that game. dude was a straight up cheat code. aimbot but without the aim, just shoot and score.

[@nopemang4356]

You might have a case here

[@hunteristhebest81]

This had to be the funniest yet most awkward and authentic interview ive heard for a long time😂😂😂

[@qu1etdude]

Coming back from another Game 6 Klay.

[@TheNateDawg20]

In a series where he got kicked in the nuts twice by the same guy (who's nut strikes would basically define the finals and the season) Klay's game 6 is what sticks out the most... damn that's how you really know how unreal Klay was that night

[@siacelynsenesi3963]

Who’s here afte another great game 6 klay with adams on the opposite team again 😂😂

[@FunGoverner]

Look at OKC legend SteveO man. So inspirational

[@zy964c]

That is the best game I have ever seen

[@freemaxb6533]

No matter how much time passes by I will never let people forget that kd’s team was up 3-1, he choked the series away and then joined them a month later. Idc what anyone says or who they try to compare it to. Nothing will ever compare to that.

[@lukepittle8961]

Unless you’re skip bayless 👀

[@ItsRomyYo]

After their game, Steven Adams must think Klay Thompson is a god when a series comes down to game 6 😂

[@starespionage]

Facts. Klay has a game 6 trap card😭

[@zauranxx7895]

I knew ppl had to come back to this after this years playoffs. Klay hardly showed up to any game that series until game 6....than it was lights out. Hated it as a grizzlies fan lol

[@AR-rn8ok]

Klay and Steph together, they ran this mini dynasty before they got hurt. Never seen two shooters like that, let alone on one team. Both small underdogs, but so talented, great team players and probably put in a ton of work for that level of skill. Both HOF players. I hope they stay together. no team can double both of them, sets us up for one hell of a show that’s been fun to watch. I hope klay can still hoop because it Would be awesome if klay and Steph ended up breaking some of each others records and create some competition there as they finish up the last 4-5 years of their careers.

[@jcgggg]

2:11 "A lot of drama in the whole series and whatnot and my nuts were basically destroyed...."

[@Indiana-r9b]

Now he witnessed it again.

[@A.n.u.b.i.s.911]

Adams still shocked on Klay's performance in 2016 Game 6.Then Klay took him out again in Game 6 of 2022 🤣 what a nightmare

[@jonLK47]

1:20 you know you did was wrong, when a really nice dude like Steven Adams throws shade at it in a podcast

[@sirhoopalot1]

Steven still haunted by 2016. Got the 1000-mile stare.

[@erivertogonsalez4824]

Steve adams still remember that game and I give him my respect how he gave it to klay, big strong and respectful.

[@yurielcundangan9090]

Klay: SPOTS-Up Roberson: Need ur help DEMITA

[@karielakeh7850]

If you watch that game, okc had control of the game the whole way and were always in the lead. Klay really single handedly that game change the nba for the next four years.

[@inigobantok1579]

That game made klay a hall of fame legend

[@FupaDoncic]

Maybe if he come back strong for two more season or win a chip. Got carried he’s on Horace Grant territory Chris Bosh/Kevin Love to me

[@inigobantok1579]

@@FupaDoncic nobody cares about your opinion and he hit 11 threes in this and was already a champ

[@FupaDoncic]

@@inigobantok1579 :’(

[@greenmeaniebandits]

@@FupaDoncic hof has been a lot easier to get into as of late. Klay will be a shoe in. Idk if I'd put him in that horace grant K. Love category. None of those guys have broken any records and saved their teams with big games in key moments. Klay has carried the warriors in short spurts.

[@FupaDoncic]

@@greenmeaniebandits thanks for caring for my opinion Love you bro. If TMac got Klay will I know.

[@jeddvillaspin3379]

And he witnessed it again as a Grizzlies. lol

[@makelvin]

I guess now Steven Adams is playing for the Grizzlies and Game 6 Klay showed up again, he must be experiencing PTSD moment once again. This will continue to haunt him for many more years to come. 😫😫

[@jminorj2]

Bro was legit fouling him, and just cashing everything lol

[@moreno4u]

And the refs looking the other way....Steph has a new set of scars at every end of game

[@AR-rn8ok]

I never understood why players like Steph and klay don’t get lebron and KD calls. It’s obvious dudes are fouling them and refs not even calling it. The elimination game 2021 warriors lakers, they gave lebron ever flop the last few minutes but on the last play AD was straight holding stephs arm and no whistle

[@AR-rn8ok]

Nba is rigged for ratings.

[@Oeleted]

Man these stories make me miss Klay! So unfortunate he had to get injured again

[@kurtjohnpalomaria342]

bro. i still remember that game. in disbelief that klay didnt give up

[@anthonymiller934]

I’d love to see Steven Adams on the warriors w/Klay..they’d be the best of buddies I’d think

[@timkruse9912]

Adams in the 2016 playoffs was a beast!!!

[@jojostoolbox]

I swear that game has stuck with me because he’s so right. OKC was so close yet so far away after that Game 6 from Thompson

[@quinnthomas3464]

Had to remind him again

[@jacobthompson8262]

Chillest dude ever

[@yurielcundangan9090]

Klay: SPOTS-Up Roberson: I need ur help BABE

[@shyambalvant7050]

That’s one of the most impressive nba performances I got to see

[@chrisbreezy-ryanbarbosa4320]

HE DID IT TO HIM AGAIN LAST NIGHT!!!!

[@christopherjaymes2523]

Legendary!

[@butterheads6985]

I love golden state warriors,but this guy was one of my favorite nba player of all time,i love steve adams,hope he play with the warriors

[@TranelHawkins]

Love Steve adams!

[@MrSuperman957]

S Adams witnessed 2 Game 6 Klays on separate teams. LOL

[@rolanmagallanes1598]

He's experiencing game 6 Klay all over again

[@tomatoesinapot9480]

favorite game of all time

[@fezeumetcheuka1669]

His name is: Game 6 Thompson 🔥

[@SportNut1]

He was going nut against the Raptors on Game 6 too before he got hurt and would've pushed it to game 7. He just loves game 6

[@blazenation6022]

No ring to it

[@marcuslee2393]

BlazeNation I really hope ur not a blazers fan and your name is just blazenation

[@classic8054]

@@SportNut1 men I'm still having flashbacks of 2016 Finals (blowing a 3-1 lead) and 2019 Finals (Klay's injury)

[@classic8054]

And I'm still salty about those things

[@brandongipson7334]

You can see the hurt on his face I felt that

[@I.am_Groot]

Love the convo always enjoy Steven Adams takes. Gotta respect JJ for not having Lonzo clutte up the clips...

[@derictan12xx]

Steven Adams on the receiving end of two “Game 6 Klay”s

[@DioniWise87]

After 2022 with Memphis, it was 3.

[@alvin109]

Steven Adams looks and sounds like a real superhero

[@walterreed5849]

whats crazy is they were still in it and couldve overcome that barrage and won the game. they werent blown out or overwhelmed they were up 8 with like 5 minutes and up 3 with 2 minutes left

[@topg1964]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 HIS PTSD FLAIRIN UP RN

[@nuketurnal2]

and adams as a grizz saw him again. adams be like, "ahh shyt here we go again.."

[@doitdevin]

Today (13 may 2022)semifinals 2022 Memphis vs GSW Game 6 Klay happened again. Stephen Adams was in the Memphis.

[@akray1153]

I still remember that game

[@jcmmmmmm]

Game 6 klay is mythical

[@judyseager4450]

You Steven Adam's ⏲️ ⏲️ is very talented in what he does for his family and team grizzlies and the thunder ⛈️ of l🎉ka.pai bless you Steven Adam's 🎉ka.pai bless the lord 🎉

[@josephbondoc2561]

He seems like a genuinely likeable player.

[@rilyjonez]

My take away is .. They don't understand his humour.. He's just different.. But a legend to me .. Everything about his story .. Wish the Knicks not the warriors would land him like nets got Jordan

[@AjaySinghPandit]

The most humble guy in the NBA

[@ChoosenPeople]

Andre Robertson was legit fouling him and he was still cashing out. I’ve told people a million times that the only reason that was even a series was the refs. Calling crazy fouls on Warriors and non on OKC kept them in that series...........

[@Vibestr]

Steph n Klay in their prime were ridiculous. Probably the best of all time

[@viratshivam]

Lob City Clippers, 2016 OKC all players in those teams will always have that sadness. It must be heartbreaking to be so close and yet so far.

[@HKVISION1]

Steven is awesome

[@michaelpfister2779]

Deja vu 2022 😀 #dubsnation

[@NickZinn_27]

Exactly my man said “Let’s run it back”. Any real baller knows what that means. Your pissed you lost and u wanna play again and beat em....not join em like KD did . SMH

[@justintindel9271]

Adams is first team All Bro. Friggin stud

[@momoblue1691]

Steven Adams earn a spot in the Warriors, and Jokic also

[@s33thr3w]

Damn, kinda felt somber there for a sec to think those OKC teams really had a shot back then. Adams may never get that chance again.

[@AR-rn8ok]

KD screwed them. Would have been so fun to watch warriors and okc and rockets and bron going at each other on balanced teams.

[@MattGarcyaDC]

When Steve said "I'm really angry" the other two didn't make a sound lol

[@andrebundles1037]

#Game6Klay!🐐🙌🏼💯🏁

[@raigan27]

let steven be the president of player association, we have president adams and commissioner adams

[@gadfanad]

I think back on 2016 as the last year where the league really had some level of parity. Since then, it just feels like KD has stacked the deck.

[@oaktownstunna]

This is the real AQUAMAN in my book Steven Adams

[@MrSuperman957]

Wonder how he's feeling now that Game 6 Klay went off on him again